Do you use a torque wrench on the oilfilter?

[kimoajaj]

Like the topic said, do you use a torque wrench when you replace your oilfilter?


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Or do you just handtighten it?

 

[Sled Dog]

No I spin it on until it lightly touches then one full turn more with the seal gasket oiled up. I only use my hands to tighten it.

 

[Dimebag]

I'd say fingertight, and a half more turn

 

[Old Thumper]

I would use the torque wrench, but it doesn't fit between the filter and heat exchanger. The filter wrench just sneaks in when mounted on a 3/8 breaker bar, but there is not room for the torque wrench head.

 

[APEX 06]

I'd say fingertight, and a half more turn

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[gitrdun]

If you crank it on hand tight after putting a little oil on the gasket, and you are known for a good strong handshake, chances are you will need a filter wrench to get it off next time.

 

[09nytro]

No I spin it on until it lightly touches then one full turn more with the seal gasket oiled up. I only use my hands to tighten it.

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